First published: Tue Jan 18 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap NVGPU_IOCTL_CHANNEL_SET_ERROR_NOTIFIER, where improper access control may lead to code execution, compromised integrity, or denial of service.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Nvidia Shield Experience | <9.0 | |
Google Android |
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NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap NVGPU_IOCTL_CHANNEL_SET_ERROR_NOTIFIER, where improper access control may lead to code execution, compromised integrity, or denial of service.
The severity rating of NVIDIA Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2021-34401) is 7.8 (high).
NVIDIA Shield Experience up to version 9.0 is affected by NVIDIA Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2021-34401).
Improper access control in nvmap NVGPU_IOCTL_CHANNEL_SET_ERROR_NOTIFIER can be exploited to achieve code execution, compromised integrity, or denial of service.
No, Google Android is not affected by NVIDIA Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2021-34401).
To fix NVIDIA Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2021-34401), apply the patch or update to a fixed version provided by NVIDIA.